Progress...

Well, it is definitely a lot slower going than I thought it would be... However, I am definitely loving it!!! My original plan was to do the second layer of flowers/ swirls in cream.... But, I am a firm believer that a canvas has an opinion and will tell you what it likes!!! And this one wasn't liking my idea.... So we came to an understanding.... Black it is!!!;-)



I'm only a third thru with the black.... But thought you all may want to see it!!
;-))

Making progress....

Ok, as I promised, here is another step..... After I sketched out the first part... I started painting..... I did not think I would get this far last night, but sometimes when I get started, I just can't put the brush down... So, here it is... I have lots of touch-ups, but those will come.....




All that was last night... Tonight I started drawing the second layer which will be done in an off white color... In my head it looks amazing..... I just hope it turns out at least half that great!!;-))

Next....

Ok, sorry for the long delay.... I have just been so busy with projects lately.... So here is the long awaited next step in my oversized project!!!!



This is my inspiration for the painting.... So my next step is now trying to recreate this!!! Very fun, but time consuming....



So.... This is step one in recreating it .... My rough draft...... But since it will be multi-dimensional, I think this will get very interesting before I finish it!!!!

Now.... Here is some of what has been pre-occupying me......

Some letters for my little man.... We will hang these then add a custom frame with similar distressing to create a large 3D art piece for his room.... I'll post a final pict soon!!!!




This is a chore chart for our very good friends and their sweet lil' one (Christian's g-friend!! :-p )




And sorry for the shadow, I took it early in am before we left for Dallas!

Ok, I promise to update more often now!!! I am working up ideas for our prize winner, so that project will come to life soon!!! And as always, Picts to follow!!!:-))
Now, off to start painting...
Take care all, and happy father's day to all you Dad's out there!!!


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Drum Roll Please.........

We had a grand total of 14 people sign up to follow our blog!!! We are so thankful and excited that you all participated!!!! And as a little bonus, you all will be a winner!!! We are offering a 20% discount to each of you for your first order!!! But with our futher delay.........The winner is.....
Chris Waits!!!!
Yay and I will post Picts of her finished product as soon as I can!!!! Thank you all!!!!!!


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A couple of 1st......

This post marks a couple of "firsts" for us!!!!

The first......
this is the official first (of hopefully many) posts from my iPad!!! Assuming this works out well, especially since I just got suckered into the $2.99 app to do this post(haha), I will be able to post things more often and see everyone's comments a lot easier!!!!!

And 2nd......
I am starting the largest painting project I have done. As such, I thought I would share this awesome occasion with everyone along the way!!!

Here is the first step of the "rough-in" as I call it....




This is a 36x48 canvas......I'm actually a little scared, at this point, of it's size, lol!!!! Especially since every canvas has an personality and opinion of it's own!!! Hopefully this one is a bit mild and likes my ideas!!!!! We shall see......

Check us out.... Totally amazing and precious new look!!!

I am soooo excited about our new look!!!!  And a very big "Thanks you"  to Alicia with Dreamlike Magic Designs for a superb job!! 

...and to celebrate our new remodel, a  GIVE AWAY!!!!  Yay, we all love these!!!
For one week, everyone who becomes a follower of our blog will be have a chance at winning a custom painting, your choice of size, up to a 12X24 size.  You chose the colors, design, and size... you can look through older posts for ideas, check our facebook page, or come up with your very own.  The greatest thing is, it will be completely unique and yours FREE!!!
So, click our follow link and we will announce the winner Monday, June 6th!!!

Baby Tristen!!!

Baby Room Decor

The bedding is a custom made set with colors of orange, brown, turquoise, cream, and sage green.  It has patterns of zebra, polka dots and stripes...  So, alot of fun things to try picking up for these awesome additions to the room!!! 

Photo frame with keeping similar patterns as with the bedding....

Custom painted letters....to match the bedding colors and patterns...

This was a fun collage.... I got the idea from a piece done in black and white, however, the color adds so much fun to the piece!!!  I didnt stay with the patterns of the bedding for the collage, just the colors!!!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!  So very blessed to have the opportunity to do these things for this very special friend!!! 

Lil' Ladybug!!!!

This one is for a special lil' one's 1st birthday!!! 

It was a last minute gift so I was crunched for time.  There is so much more I wanted to do with it, but with the time limit, I think it turned our great!!!  .....and they absolutely LOVED it too!!!!

Chores Chart

Chores Chart

This idea came to me while I was reading a book about parenting.  While I had always planned on having our child have a set of chores, I did NOT realoze how early th is practice needed to start!! 

So, here it is... Our chore chart for our family ( including the 3 yr old)!!!!  You decide the chores for your family and the colors... We will create one for you!!!  It is mounted on a piece of metal so the smiley faces are magnets....  I can also make the chores on magnets, in case you want to change them up some!!!

Artist Spotlight...

Check us out in the new HomeEssentials Magazine.   We are the featured artist this month!!!  So, when you see one, pick it up !!!!!!

Back to School!!!

Ok Teachers, here is another one!!!  These will be a great way to personalize your classroom........
There is still time to get yours before 1st day on school!!!  Call today!!!!!
903-824-6556

Teachers Special....

This one is for a very special friend... She is a teacher and will be putting this in her roomthis year!!!  She is so awesome and I am very thankful she asked me to do this for her!!!

Guitar with a twist.....

Ok, here is another guitar....with an amazing twist.  The precious little man couldn't decide what he wanted, just that it needed to be a guitar OR a skateboard theme... So My creative side went to work and brought both together on the same canvas!!!  I just love how it turned out!!!!

This is for a very special couple for their wedding reception!!!  Cute, Cute!!!